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Tuesday, December 2, 1930
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The Headlines
DEVICE TO END PERIL OF MOTOR GAS FOUND; Dr. M. R. Hutchison Perfects Carburetion Eliminating Auto Fumes Menacing Health. SEES BILLION FUEL SAVING Son's Death in Air Crash Led to His Invention to Increase Flying Efficiency 33%. Death of Son Led to Invention. DEVICE TO END PERIL OF AUTO GAS FOUND Inventor Demonstrates Device. Captain Hawks to Try It Out. Ends Carburetion Guesswork.
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On This Day
Great Depression: In a State of the Union message, U.S. President Herbert Hoover proposes a $150 million public works program to help generate jobs and stimulate the economy.
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You Share a Birthday With
- Maria Callas (1923)
- Georges Seurat (1859)
- Pedro II of Brazil (1825)
- Otto Dix (1891)
- Gary Becker (1930)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Jet Engine Concepts, Scotch Tape & Flashbulbs.
Style of 1930
Silhouette: Bias-cut and clinging
Material: Satin and crepe
- Puff sleeves
- Backless gowns
- Finger waves
Cost of Living (1930)
Loaf of Bread
$0.09
Gallon of Gas
$0.20
Average Home
$3,900
New Car
$640
Meanwhile
- The Great Depression — GDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).
Time Elapsed
34,885 days ago
(95 years, 210 days)